About the position
Therapists are responsible for conducting virtual therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Therapists act as the patients' and families' primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual therapeutic services for patients.
- Interview and develop the psychological history of patients.
- Assess the therapeutic needs of individuals and families.
- Develop appropriate treatment objectives and update treatment plans.
- Conduct family sessions prior to discharge.
- Act as the primary contact for patients and families during their stay.
- Advocate for patients with the treatment team.
- Liaise with outside agencies for discharge planning.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related fields.
- One (1) year direct clinical experience specific to family, individual and group therapy with adults, children and/or adolescents.
- Training in specialized issues or treatment modalities such as sexual offending, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and relaxation therapy.
- Knowledge of human development over the life span.
- License from the State of Georgia, such as LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC or LPC.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of individual, group and family therapy dynamics and techniques.
- Knowledge of clinical skills to assess treatment dynamics accurately.
- Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of adolescent needs.
